In this work phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological studies were carried out on Eruca saliva,Petroselinum crispum and Anethum graveolens alcoholic extract. LDso of these extracts can not be detected, when given orally in mice. These alcoholic extracts inhibit rabbit's intestinal motility . Eruca sativa extract stimulates the uterine motility of all stages of sex cycle, while Petroseli...

Plant catalases exhibit spatial and temporal distribution of their activity. Moreover, except from the typical monofunctional catalase, a bifunctional catalase-peroxidase has been reported. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the leaf and root catalases from six different plant species (Lactuca sativa, Cichorium endivia, Apium graveolens, Petroselinum crispum, Lycopersicon esculent...

objective: present study investigated the effects of parsley extract on pregnant rat kidneys which have undergone clinical abortion using prostaglandins. the renal protective effect of parsley extract was evaluated in pregnant rats which had an abortion. parsley was used due to its antioxidant properties. materials and methods:  fifty-four female rats were divided in 9 groups of 6: control preg...

BACKGROUND Petroselinum crispum (English parsley) is a common herb of the Apiaceae family that is cultivated throughout the world and is widely used as a seasoning condiment. Studies have shown its potential as a medicinal herb. In this study, P. crispum leaf and stem extracts were evaluated for their antioxidant properties, protection against DNA damage in normal 3T3-L1 cells, and the inhibiti...

A cDNA encoding flavone synthase I was amplified by RT-PCR from leaflets of Petroselinum crispum cv. Italian Giant seedlings and functionally expressed in yeast cells. The identity of the recombinant, 2-oxoglutarate-dependent enzyme was verified in assays converting (2S)-naringenin to apigenin.

     Phytochemical Screening, Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Activities of Petroselinum crispum Leaves Grown in Oman.Petroselinum crispum belongs to the Apiaceae family, is a well-known spice and vegetable. The essential oil obtained from the fruit has also strong action on the central nervous system. Present study is designed to evaluate the phytochemical screening, antibacterial and cytotoxic ac...

objective: nowadays notable increase in acquired resistance of candida species to antifungal drugs and necessity of using agents with antifungal properties is unavoidable. in some plants due to presence of components such as polyphenols have antimicrobial properties. in this study antifungal effects of essential oils of thymus vulgaris, petroselinum crispum, cuminum cyminum and bunium persicum ...